Hello all,
I'm considering buying a "new" used ThinkPad X-series laptop to run
NetBSD and would appreciate hearing about real-world experiences from
others.
My current daily driver is a ThinkPad X230, which has served me very
well for many years. However, it's starting to show its age, and I'd
like something with better battery life, a higher-quality display, and
more modern hardware while still keeping the compact form factor that I
like about the X-series.
At the moment I have a ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 Yoga here that I'm setting up
for someone else with Ubuntu. Unfortunately, neither the Wi-Fi nor the
graphics seem to work properly under NetBSD, which makes me a bit
hesitant about newer models.
I'm therefore looking at some slightly older machines, such as:
ThinkPad X280
ThinkPad X390
ThinkPad X13 Gen 1
Does anyone have experience running NetBSD on any of these models? How
well do things like graphics, Wi-Fi, suspend/resume, audio, battery
management, and external displays work?
I'd be grateful for any recommendations, success stories, or warnings
before I start hunting for a machine.
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Matthias